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Opposition Misleading Public on Fuel Prices, Claims Keshav Maurya

Lucknow, May 15: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has criticized opposition parties for misleading the public regarding rising petrol and diesel prices and the recent saffron shawl controversy in Karnataka. He stated that the opposition is only attempting to confuse the public without any real impact. Speaking to reporters in Lucknow, Maurya ... Read more Opposition Misleading Public on Fuel Prices, Claims Keshav Maurya

Morningstar 15 May 2026 3:25 pm

Renukaswamy murder case: SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial involving actor Darshan

The Supreme Court has ordered a Bengaluru court to speed up the Renukaswamy murder case. Actor Darshan and others are involved. The court noted the trial progress is very slow. It also directed the Karnataka government to ensure Darshan receives all undertrial prisoner amenities. The case involves allegations of abduction and torture.

The Economic Times 15 May 2026 3:02 pm

Hackathon to tackle real-world challenges faced by government of Karnataka

PanIIT Alumni India and government of Karnataka to organise day-long summit on Sovereignty in Technology to explore how the community can catalyse the next wave of innovation, entrepreneurship, and nation-building

The Hindu 15 May 2026 2:50 pm

H. D. Kumaraswamy cannot survive politically without criticising us, says Karnataka Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar

Why didnt Kumaraswamy de-notify Bidadi land himself, asks Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar

The Hindu 15 May 2026 2:35 pm

Basavaraj Bommai Criticizes Siddaramaiah Governments Hijab Decision in Schools

Bengaluru, May 15: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai has sharply criticized the Siddaramaiah governments recent decision to allow hijabs in schools. He described the move as irresponsible and politically motivated, warning that it could lead to religious divisions among students. In a press statement, Bommai referenced global trends, noting that women ... Read more Basavaraj Bommai Criticizes Siddaramaiah Governments Hijab Decision in Schools

Morningstar 15 May 2026 1:46 pm

SIR rolled out to 'cut' SC, BC, minorities votes; Congress will protect them: Karnataka deputy CM

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar claims the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls targets SC, BC, and minority votes. He assures the Congress government will protect these voters' rights. The Election Commission announced the revision process across several states, including Karnataka.

The Economic Times 15 May 2026 12:54 pm

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivkumar slams petrol and diesel price hike, calls it Modi's 'Gift'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for fuel saving and postponed gold purchases, calling it a gift amidst a ragic situation for the country. He argued that such measures are impractical for citizens.

The Economic Times 15 May 2026 11:36 am

Ketan Bhatikar, Goa Congress leader, dies after snake bite

Goa Congress leader Ketan Bhatikar tragically died from a snake bite on Thursday night. The incident occurred at Karmal Ghat while he was travelling towards Dandeli village in Karnataka. Bhatikar was a prominent figure for the Congress during the Ponda assembly bypoll. His sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the party.

The Economic Times 15 May 2026 10:56 am

Fixing gadgets in vehicles of no use without monitoring mechanism: Karnataka State Travel Operators Association

Without proper monitoring centres, many of the electronic safety gadgets risk becoming only compliance formalities, according to Karnataka State Travel Operators Association President Radhakrishna Holla

The Hindu 15 May 2026 9:52 am

Bihar woman shares scary Bengaluru cab experience after airport ride turns tense

Bengaluru: A woman from Bihar has shared a disturbing cab experience she allegedly faced in Bengaluru while travelling to the airport, with her video now going viral on social media and triggering widespread discussion about passenger safety in app-based cabs. The woman, identified as Ritika Suryavanshi, posted the video on Instagram through the account thebihari.baddie, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 15 May 2026 8:25 am

Petrol, diesel, CNG get costlier: Check prices in Bengaluru

Fuel prices in Bengaluru have seen a significant increase, with petrol now costing Rs 106.17 per litre and diesel at Rs 94.10 per litre. This hike, attributed to sustained high global crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions, also affects XP95 petrol and CNG. Private outlets like Shell continue to have higher rates.

The Times of India 15 May 2026 8:22 am

Karnataka hijab row: Half of students who dropped out of colleges didn't pursue studies - Deccan Herald

Karnataka hijab row: Half of students who dropped out of colleges didn't pursue studies Deccan Herald Saffron Shawls Not Allowed: Siddaramaiah Clarifies Hijab Order NDTV Limited religious symbols to be allowed with uniforms in Karnataka schools and colleges The Hindu

Google News 15 May 2026 2:28 am

Karnataka Government relaxes hijab and religious symbols rule in schools - Diya TV

Karnataka Government relaxes hijab and religious symbols rule in schools Diya TV

Google News 15 May 2026 1:30 am

From Bengaluru to Texas, gritty Tyagi finds his way

The Times of India 15 May 2026 1:19 am

Bengaluru mans free office inside Whitefield mall sparks internet frenzy: Best coworking space for 0 - MSN

Bengaluru mans free office inside Whitefield mall sparks internet frenzy: Best coworking space for 0 MSN

Google News 14 May 2026 11:49 pm

Karnataka moving towards climate action plan at gram panchayat level

The State government is working towards formulating climate action plans at the level of individual gram panchayats, covering all 5,994 GPs and 314 urban local bodies across Karnataka, said T. Mahesh, director, Administration Department, Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute, Government of Karnataka

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:33 pm

Parking fight: Motorist pushes woman into drain

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:32 pm

Karnataka launches first-of-its-kind digital drug surveillance system

New portal launched to block substandard medicines, track NDPS drug sales in real time

The Hindu 14 May 2026 10:32 pm

BTPS steps up as summer power demand surges

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:16 pm

Police question Vachanananda Swami in Pocso case

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:12 pm

Ballari DC rides bike to promote helmet awareness

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:11 pm

Awareness programme on new I-T Act

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:10 pm

37 bonded labourers from Odisha rescued in Vijayanagara

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:07 pm

Traffic mess chokes Belagavi despite Smart City spend

The Times of India 14 May 2026 10:03 pm

BCC removes illegal hoardings for Swachh Belagavi event

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:58 pm

Happy Streets debuts at JP Nagar in Bengaluru this Sunday

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:19 pm

Truck driver ran over by unidentified vehicle in Bengaluru

The Times of India 14 May 2026 9:14 pm

Firm offices raided over Ponzi scheme allegations

The Times of India 14 May 2026 8:54 pm

Siddaramaiah says hijab decision based on constitutional values

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday strongly defended the state governments decision to permit hijabs in schools and colleges as part of a revised dress code policy, stating that the move was in line with the constitutional principle of Sarva Dharma Samabhava (equal respect for all religions). In a detailed media statement issued amid Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 8:52 pm

HDK urges government to drop Bidadi township project

Incidentally, the Bidadi township was first announced during the 20-month regime of Mr. Kumaraswamy during his first term as the Chief Minister in 2006-2007.

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:47 pm

Mango Mela in Belagavi achieves significant success

Over 70 tonnes of fruit sold in three days

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:36 pm

Operation to capture and relocate Indian gaurs in Chikkamagaluru: No progress on the first day due to rains

The operation is said to be the first-of-its-kind in south India. The officers have taken it as an experiment to develop an SOP to capture Indian gaurs

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:36 pm

Officials told to remain alert to tackle drinking water issues during summer

Minister says a 7,000-crore project has been proposed to supply water from Narayanpur Reservoir to 370 villages in Bidar, Kalaburagi districts

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:17 pm

Journalist Mulla passes away

The Hindu 14 May 2026 8:10 pm

Siddaramaiah reviews two major infra projects worth 564 crore in Mysuru

The ambitious road modernisation project aims to improve urban mobility, ease traffic congestion, strengthen tourism infrastructure and provide durable pothole-free roads amid Mysurus rapid urban growth and increasing tourist inflow

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:57 pm

37 workers from Odisha rescued in Vijayanagar district

Acting on information provided by a Belagavi-based NGO, officials raid a worksite at Nandibandi village and safely send the workers back home

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:49 pm

Free entry to Mysuru Rail Museum on May 18

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:41 pm

AICCTU stages protest in Sindhanur against new Labour Codes

Members of All India Central Council of Trade Unions are seeking withdrawal of the notification related to the new Labour Codes

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:40 pm

Siddaramaiah inspects construction work of new bus stand in Bannimantap

The construction of a new bus stand at Bannimantap at a cost of 129 crore has been taken up as the suburban bus stand in the city was found to be operating beyond its carrying capacity

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:36 pm

Helmet wearing for riders mandatory in Ballari district from June 1

Ballari Traffic Police organise helmet awareness campaign, helmet distribution drive and a bike rally

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:33 pm

Fraudsters dupe man of 11.9 lakh in eSIM scam

The Hindu 14 May 2026 7:10 pm

Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament For The Blind Reaches The Semifinal Stage

Deepa Academy Bengaluru: Deepa Academy Bengaluru will take on JSB Ramanagara while Samarthanam Bengaluru will meet Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura in the semifinal matches of Samarthanam Cup 2026 Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament for the Blind in Bengaluru on Friday. The winners of the two matches will meet in the grand finale, which will be played later in the afternoon. The winning team will receive a cash prize of 31,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will be awarded 21,000 and a trophy. The remaining teams will receive participation prizes of 10,000 each. The tournament is also serving as a platform to identify talented visually impaired cricketers for future state and national-level coaching camps. The event reached the Knockout Stage after the initial rounds in Bengaluru ended on Wednesday. The event is being organised to promote inclusive sports and encourage visually impaired cricketers across the state. Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled organised the event, which was inaugurated on May 12 at the Ramu Sports Arena by Dr. Mahantesh G K, Founder and Managing Trustee, in the presence of Karnataka Cricket Association for the Blind (KCAB) members. A total of eight teams from different districts of Karnataka are participating in the 10-over tournament. Following three days of league-stage matches featuring 12 competitive games, the tournament has now advanced to the knockout stage. The Samarthanam Cup 2026 - Karnataka Mens Cricket Tournament for the Blind is being organised by the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and is recognised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI). Samarthanam Trust for the disabled, through its sports body CABI, endeavours to provide them with this unique opportunity. Besides, sports, as is well known, open up employment vistas for persons with visual impairments, the physically challenged, and the economically weaker. Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of the organisation is to work towards an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for all. Fixtures: Registered as a Trust in 1997, Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled has been working towards creating education and livelihood opportunities for persons with disabilities and from underserved communities. The larger vision of the organisation is to work towards an inclusive society that provides equal opportunities for all. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Samarthanam Bengaluru vs Asha Kirana Chikkaballapura Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 14 May 2026 6:54 pm

AIDSO stages protest against irregularities in NEET examination

Question paper leaks have shattered the dreams of thousands of students aspiring for medical education

The Hindu 14 May 2026 6:48 pm

Karnataka ministers defend hijab permission order, target BJP over opposition

Bengaluru: Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday, May 14, defended the state governments decision to allow hijabs in schools and colleges, stating that the move was made in the interest of children and education, and urged people not to mix religion with academics. Responding to criticism over the governments order permitting hijabs in educational Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 6:30 pm

Massive fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: A major fire broke out at a plastic warehouse in Bengalurus Nayandahalli under the jurisdiction of the Byatarayanapura Police Station on Thursday morning, May 14, after a suspected short circuit, destroying scrap materials worth several lakhs of rupees. According to police, the warehouse belonged to Kundan, a businessman originally from Tamil Nadu, who had Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 14 May 2026 6:20 pm

EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs

NEW DELHI, May 14: The Election Commission on Thursday announced the rollout of phase 3 of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 16 states and three Union Territories involving 36.73 crore voters in a phased manner beginning May 30. The states and UTs where the SIR will be carried out are Delhi, Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, Manipur, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Tripura, Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman [] The post EC Announces Staggered Rollout Of SIR Phase 3 In 16 States, 3 UTs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 14 May 2026 6:00 pm

Hostel wardens urged to track students mental health

The Times of India 14 May 2026 5:34 pm

Release water from Mettur dam on scheduled date, farmers urge govt.

Thanjavur farmers urge Chief Minister Vijay to visit the Mettur dam and release water on June 12; they also urged him to pressure Karnataka to release T.N.s share of Cauvery water

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:24 pm

Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka , clarifies CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be permitted. However, practices like hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads that are already in existence will continue to be allowed. This order applies to all educational levels up to Class 12. The Chief Minister also commented on the NEET examination controversy.

The Economic Times 14 May 2026 5:21 pm

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Karnataka to begin from June 20; over 5.55 crore voters to be covered

Anbu Kumar, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) for Karnataka said that 86% of mapping has been completed so far and the remaining will be completed before the SIR exercise begins

The Hindu 14 May 2026 5:01 pm

How Karnatakas merchants are using digital payments to grow faster

From a flower stall and a family-run saree store to an expanding ice cream chain, businesses across Karnataka are using digital payments to streamline operations, serve customers better, and scale with confidence. In the heart of Karnataka, digital payments are reshaping how merchants run and gr

Your Story 14 May 2026 4:46 pm

Karnataka: 24 children rescued from alleged abuse at Tumkur Madrasa; cleric book

The incident occurred at Jamia Arabia Hasinia Trust in Amlapura, Tumakuru. The Railway Protection Force found the children at the Bengaluru station and took them to safety

Mid Day 14 May 2026 3:12 pm

'Saffron shawls not allowed in schools': Siddaramaiah clarifies Karnataka government's order after right-wing threats

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls will not be allowed inside educational institutions, while explaining the states revised stance following the withdrawal of the February 2022 order that had restricted hijabs in classrooms. He said students may continue existing religious practices like hijab, turbans, sacred threads, Shiva dhara and rudraksha, but no new religious symbols can be introduced

The Times of India 14 May 2026 2:39 pm

Uniform policy: No new practices will be allowed, says Karnataka CM

Asked if the State Government will permit students to sport saffron shawls and turbans, Mr. Siddaramaiah said such shawls will not be allowed

The Hindu 14 May 2026 2:08 pm